Forest Voices, City Futures

About this event

Changes in forests may seem distant from urban life. Yet headwater forests are closely connected to water systems, ecosystems, and people’s quality of life. What happens to our forests can therefore have a greater impact on our cities than we might realise. This learning space invites participants to explore the connection between headwater forests and urban life, drawing on the real-world experience of the Thai Conservation of Forest Foundation. It aims to bring conservation closer to everyday life and deepen understanding of how forests are connected to water security, the environment, and our daily lives. Designed as an interactive learning experience, the programme combines storytelling, board games, and creative workshops. It creates a space for young people and other participants to exchange perspectives, learn together, and turn their understanding into ideas and actions that can begin with themselves, their schools, communities, or cities. By recognising that forests and cities are not separate from one another, we can better understand our own role and begin contributing to environmental change from where we are.